Padres fall short against Phillies in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on June 2, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Padres' offense struggled despite opportunities, with key moments including Fernando Tatis Jr.'s double and missed chances to tie the game. Gavin Sheets provided the only runs for San Diego with a two-run homer. The Padres will face Cristopher Sánchez again in Game 2, who has a strong recent performance against them. Meanwhile, Jase Bowen made his MLB debut and recorded his first hit.
- •Padres lost 3-2 to the Phillies in the series opener.
- •Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer in the third inning.
- •Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-4, raising his average to.275.
- •Jase Bowen had his first MLB hit during the game.
- •Walker Buehler will start for the Padres in Game 2 against Sánchez.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Tough stretch continues as Padres drop series opener
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